Gex

Gex is a comic platform-adventure series starring a wisecracking gecko lost in television-inspired worlds. You jump through genre parodies, swat enemies with your tail and search for secrets, with the original's 2D stages giving way to 3D exploration in the sequels.

Published collection: 4 games

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Gex is a comic platform-adventure series starring a wisecracking gecko lost in television-inspired worlds. You jump through genre parodies, swat enemies with your tail and search for secrets, with the original's 2D stages giving way to 3D exploration in the sequels. Representative games: Gex (1995): Introduces the tail-whipping gecko in a 2D platform adventure through television-themed stages. Gex: Enter the Gecko (1998): Moves into 3D worlds where completing objectives earns remote controls that open the way onward. Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999): Adds costume-dependent abilities, such as using a cape to glide through parts of its television worlds. Suitable for: For players who enjoy oddball scenery, dated pop-culture jokes and poking into corners for collectibles. Expect to revisit stages and learn their layouts while Gex keeps up a running commentary.

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